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Ceerob's avatar
Ceerob
Follower
Jun 28, 2022

New modem, same mesh

I need to change my modem. Will I have to change all of my mesh settings or can I just plug the Nighthawk MK6W into the new modem, keeping all of my cameras, TVs, thermostats connected? I am doing this remotely with a guest in my home and I want to minimize the work they need to do. Hopefully it is plug and play.

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 28, 2022

    No.

     

    Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
    Turn off and unplug modem.
    Turn off router and computers.
    Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
    Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
    Turn on computers and rest of network.

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 28, 2022

    It should be pretty plug and play. 

    get the modem activated.

    then follow the guide FURRYe38  wrote on connecting the router. 

    I've rarely needed to do a factory reset on my router after changing modems. Its happened but usually if I'm also changing speed tiers.